How to Pronounce "rake"
word
/ˈɹeɪk/
rayk
/ɹˈeɪk/
rayk
Definition
A rake is a tool with a long handle and a row of teeth used for gathering leaves, grass, or smoothing soil in a garden. It can also be used as a verb meaning to collect things together by dragging the tool, or more figuratively, to search or move something roughly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹeɪk/
British English
/ɹˈeɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rayk
UK
rayk
Listen in Context
I used a rake to clean up the leaves in the yard.
Please bring the rake from the shed.
She started to rake the soil before planting the flowers.
Can you rake the leaves into a pile for me?